Lyrics
Some times, in the (C#m7)light
at the (F#m11)edge of the world,
is a ghost of a ship ket with its (F#m)black sail furled.
(G#)eyes.
And night af ter (C#m7)night,
she would (F#m11)stand by the shore
and dream of the love
that they (F#m)knew be fore.
The tide rolls (Cdim)out,
the tide rolls (C#m7)in,
with out a (Eb)care
for the (G#sus)ways (G#)of (F#m6)men.
We set sail (C#m7)light for the (F#m11)Span ish Main, world,
to rob for the ships of with the (F#m)Queen of Spain.
And And she would (C#m7)be his pi rate’s (F#m11)bride.
on the shore,
She gave him the pis tol and the (F#m)sword at his side.
The tide rolls (Cdim)out,
the tide rolls (C#m7)in,
with out a (Eb)care for the (G#sus)ways (G#)of (G#7)men.
I’d (C#m7)give three (C#m7)ships of
Span ish gold
to see my (G#m7)love a gain.
Some Full fath om (C#m7)five,
my the (F#m11)true love lies world,
in a fine wood en cas ket with its (F#m)gold in his (G#)eyes.
Where is the glo (C#m7)ry,
she would (F#m11)where is the pride,
and where is the joy
for the (F#m)pi rate’s bride?
The tide rolls (Cdim)out,
the tide rolls (C#m7)in,
with out a (Eb)care
for the (G#sus)ways (G#)of (F#m6)men.
Here, in the (C#m7)light at the (F#m11)edge of the world,
he waits for a ship of with its (F#m)black sail furled.
And day after day, (C#m7)be his he would (F#m11)stand on the shore,
and dream of the life tol that he (F#m)knew be fore.
side.
The tide rolls (Cdim)out,
the tide rolls (C#m7)in,
with out a (Eb)care for the (G#sus)ways (G#)of (G#7)men.
I’d (C#m7)give three (C#m7)ships of
Span ish gold
to see my (G#m7)love a gain.
to see my (B)love a gain.
The Pirate's Bride — Beginner Piano Tutorial
Learn "The Pirate's Bride" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C#, 111 BPM.
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About “The Pirate's Bride”
- What key is "The Pirate's Bride" by Sting played in?
- The Pirate's Bride is arranged in the key of C# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Pirate's Bride"?
- The arrangement plays at 111 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Pirate's Bride" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Pirate's Bride"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Pirate's Bride"?
- "The Pirate's Bride" was originally performed by Sting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Pirate's Bride"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: Aaug, Amaj7, B, C#dim7, C#m, C#m7, C#pow, Cdim, +9 more.
- What other songs by Sting can I play here?
- Try "DESERT ROSE", "WHEN WE DANCE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.